Neurocritical Care in Greater Sacramento

When you arrive at the Neurointensive Care Unit (NICU) of one our Dignity Health Sacramento hospitals, our neurocritical care doctors oversee your care. In addition to coordinating neurological care they also provide general medical management.

The neurocritical care doctor takes on the responsibility of various ICU specialists, providing support:

Cardiology

Endocrinology

Infectious disease

Pulmonary medicine

Any other necessary support

Goals of Neurocritical Care

In addition to working closely with other specialists to coordinate the best possible care for you, the neurocritical care doctor also provides neurological monitoring, such as intracranial pressure monitoring (ICP), electromyographyand EEG. The ultimate goal of neurocritical care is to:

Resuscitate and support the acutely ill neurological patient

Minimize secondary neurological injury and medical complications

Facilitate the patient's transition to a recovery environment

For assistance with a physician referral, call 1-888-800-7688. To request additional information from someone at the Dignity Health Neurological Institute of Northern California, email us today.